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Ford Ranger MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
20 model years · 2000–2026
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Ford Ranger fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Ford Ranger for 20 model years, 2000 to 2026. Across those years its combined rating runs 15–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2026, has 4 configurations rated 17–23 MPG combined and costing $2,900–$3,880 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2011 Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD, at 24 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 26 MPG in 1984.
Ford Ranger MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Electric (MPGe) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2026 (P703) Generation page | |||
| 2026 | 17–23 | — | $2,900–$3,880 |
| 2025 | 17–23 | — | $2,780–$3,880 |
| 2024 | 17–22 | — | $2,950–$3,880 |
| 2019-2023 (T6) Generation page | |||
| 2023 | 19–23 | — | $2,800–$3,440 |
| 2022 | 19–23 | — | $2,800–$3,440 |
| 2021 | 18–23 | — | $2,800–$3,570 |
| 2020 | 18–23 | — | $2,800–$3,570 |
| 2019 | 18–23 | — | $2,800–$3,570 |
| 2000-2011 (3rd gen) Generation page | |||
| 2011 | 16–24 | — | $2,770–$4,110 |
| 2010 | 15–24 | — | $2,720–$4,360 |
| 2009 | 15–23 | — | $2,840–$4,360 |
| 2008 | 15–23 | — | $2,840–$4,360 |
| 2007 | 15–23 | — | $2,840–$4,360 |
| 2006 | 15–23 | — | $2,840–$4,360 |
| 2005 | 15–23 | — | $2,840–$4,360 |
| 2004 | 15–23 | — | $2,840–$4,360 |
| 2003 | 15–23 | — | $2,840–$4,360 |
| 2002 | 15–23 | — | $2,840–$4,360 |
| 2001 | 15–23 | 58 | $1,590–$4,360 |
| 2000 | 15–22 | 56–58 | $1,590–$4,360 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Ford Ranger generations
3 generations between 2000 and 2026. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2026 powertrain options
Ford Ranger MPG history, 1984–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) | Electric (MPGe) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 15–21 | — | 47–58 |
| 1998 | 16–21 | — | — |
| 1997 | 16–22 | — | — |
| 1996 | 16–21 | — | — |
| 1995 | 16–22 | — | — |
| 1994 | 16–21 | — | — |
| 1993 | 17–22 | — | — |
| 1992 | 16–22 | — | — |
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| Year | Gas (MPG) | Diesel (MPG) | Electric (MPGe) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16–23 | — | — |
| 1990 | 16–23 | — | — |
| 1989 | 16–22 | — | — |
| 1988 | 17–23 | — | — |
| 1987 | 17–24 | 24–26 | — |
| 1986 | 17–24 | 26–27 | — |
| 1985 | 15–25 | 25–27 | — |
| 1984 | 14–24 | 26 | — |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ford Ranger's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Ford Ranger run 15–24 MPG across model years 2000 to 2026. The latest year, 2026, is rated 17–23 MPG.
Which Ford Ranger model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2011 Ford Ranger Ranger 2.3L 4-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Ford Ranger cost to fuel per year?
For MY2026, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,900–$3,880 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,900.
Has the Ford Ranger's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2000 to 23 MPG in 2026, 1 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 26 MPG.
Is there a hybrid, plug-in or electric Ford Ranger?
Yes. Electric versions are rated from 2000 to 2001 (56–58 MPGe).